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Category Archives: Rosé
Rosés from the Peloponnese, Central Greece and its Neighbors
On our recent trip to Greece, we tasted more high-quality rosés from Peloponnese than any other wine region. Most of the top rosés were made from Agiorgitiko an indigenous grape grown in Nemea, and the prink-skinned Moschofilero, grown in the … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Greece, Greek Wines, Rosé, Uncategorized, Wine Type
Tagged Agiorgitiko, Peloponnese
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The Rosés of Crete
The island of Crete is home to many indigenous grape varieties, some of which undoubtedly derive from those grown by the Minoans over four thousand years ago. We recently visited Crete to meet the winemakers, tour the vineyards, and taste … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Great Winemakers, Greece, Greek Wines, Rosé, Uncategorized, Wine Articles, Wine Type
Tagged Crete, Kotsifali, Liatiko
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Bodegas Juan Gil and El Nido: Raising the Bar in Jumilla
Founded in 1916 by Juan Gil Jiménez, Juan Gil Bodegas Familiares is now managed by the fourth generation of the family. We recently visited the Juan Gil winery in Jumilla and tasted the wines with Miguel Gil, President, and Loren … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Red Wine, Rosé, Spain, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Jumilla
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Wine Art Estate: Creative Winemaking in Macedonia, Greece
Wine Art Estate is a boutique winery established in 1993 in Drama by Yannis Papadopulous and Yannis Kalaizidis. Drama is located in a landlocked area bordering Bulgaria in the northern half of east Macedonia (see map below). While neglected as … Continue reading
Posted in Chardonnay, Countries and Regions, Greece, Greek Wines, Red Wine, Rosé, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Dionysos
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Bodegas Ochoa of Navarra: Current Releases
Bodegas Ochoa is a family run firm located in Olite, Ribera Alta, the center of the D.O. Navarra, and the ancient capital of the kingdom of Navarra. The Ochoa family has a long history of winemaking in Navarra; documents record … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Red Wine, Rosé, Spain, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Navarra
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Domaines Ott: Outstanding 2020 Rosés
In this year’s annual rosé report, the International Wine Review evaluated more than 250 rosés from around the world. Among the standouts are the rosés of Domaines Ott, a producer in Provence widely recognized for the high quality and individuality … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, France, Rosé, Uncategorized, Wine Type
Tagged Bandol, Provence
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Paso Robles’ Adelaida Vineyards: History (and Delicious Wine) in a Glass
Owned and operated by the Van Steenwyk family since 1994, Adelaida Vineyards is located in the Santa Lucia Mountains just 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The winery and vineyard are in the Adelaida district of the Paso Robles AVA … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Red Wine, Rosé, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Paso Robles
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Stylish Rosé: Colors, Shapes, and Celebrities
Perhaps no wine is as stylish as rosé. The color of the wine, the shape of the bottle, the design of the label and even the name of the wine influence the consumer’s purchase. While this is true for all … Continue reading
Posted in Rosé, Uncategorized, Wine Type
Tagged Lodi, Provence
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Flowers Winery: New Releases from the Exquisite Terroir of the West Sonoma Coast
Walt and Joan Flowers are among the pioneers of the West Sonoma Coast. In 1990 when they planted their first vineyard, most winemakers regarded their location near the Pacific as too cold for growing grapes. Time has shown the Flowers … Continue reading
Posted in California, Chardonnay, Countries and Regions, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Rosé, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Fort Ross Seaview, West Sonoma Coast
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DAOU Vineyards: The Pursuit of Excellence
Daniel Daou and family have created one of California’s leading wineries for the production of Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux blends. The story is by now well known—born in Lebanon, raised in France, educated at UC San Diego, founded a highly … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Countries and Regions, Great Winemakers, Red Wine, Rosé, Uncategorized, Wine Articles, Wine Type
Tagged Paso Robles
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